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New lifestyle‑focused primary care clinic for older adults opens
A new kind of primary care clinic for seniors is opening its doors in Grand Rapids with a mission to help older adults live longer and better.
Hospital celebrates first-ever nursing scholarship recipients
The Nursing Scholars program was designed to remove financial barriers for aspiring nurses while creating a direct pipeline for talent to remain in the community.
Nonprofits team up to improve care transitions
The partnership establishes a coordinated, good-faith approach to supporting residents when their care needs exceed the organization’s scope.
Vending machines offer free, life-saving narcan kits
Opioid overdoses are a national emergency, claiming more than 50,000 lives per year, with more than 2,000 occurring in the state of Michigan alone.
Martin fourth grader honored for lifesaving CPR response
Students, teachers, family members, and community members gathered as the student was honored during a school-wide assembly recognizing his quick thinking and lifesaving actions.
EMS provider expands along the Lakeshore, hosts first EMT class
Coinciding with the expansion, Life EMS welcomed its first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class in Ottawa County.
Hospital to host career fair
The hospital is hiring for all shifts, including entry-level, clinical and non-clinical, technical, and professional positions.
First-of-its-kind heart procedure performed in West Michigan network
The patient, an 81-year-old man, was at high risk for falls due to his age and other medical conditions.
New nursing partnership expands training and workforce pathways
The new partnership will provide nursing students with expanded clinical training opportunities, tuition assistance, and direct workforce pathways in rehabilitative care.
New farmers market set to launch with presenting sponsor
The market will feature local farmers, food producers, and vendors.
Health system appoints new Chief Nursing Officers
The CNOs provide strategic leadership for nursing practice, professional development, workforce sustainability, and clinical excellence across each location.
Health system first in state with new incontinence implant
The health system successfully completed the state’s first implant of a device that helps treat urge urinary incontinence.
Grand Rapids home to nation's only nonprofit offering free play therapy
The nonprofit offers free play therapy sessions, community-based workshops, school partnerships, camps, and special events to support children facing trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, and other emotional hurdles.
List reveals West Michigan’s most in-demand careers
46 jobs on the 2026 list were not included on last year’s list, reflecting evolving employer needs and emerging opportunities.
Healthcare innovator joins nonprofit board of trustees
He is widely recognized for advancing theranostics and precision medicine and for his contributions as a scientist, researcher, and educator.
Hospital opens scholarship applications for future healthcare professionals
The scholarships provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers across a variety of healthcare-related fields.
New healthcare conference aims to disrupt “sick care”
A new conference focused on transforming the healthcare system through innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable models will take place in downtown Grand Rapids.
Health and social services provider assumes operations of lakeshore housing program
The planned change in operational control is designed to preserve and strengthen program’s mission, services, and legacy.
Neurology unit wins award for excellence
The unit is now one of four non-dedicated ICUs in the state to receive this recognition.
Orthopedic surgeon completes 2,000 robotic-assisted knee replacements
He is the first orthopedic surgeon in West Michigan to be certified in Mako SmartRobotics™ for both partial and total knee replacement.
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